'Stranger Things' is getting a stage play in late 2023

“Stranger Things: The First Shadow,” an adaptation of the hugely popular Netflix sci-fi drama, will take place in 1959 in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.

Person struck by Brown Line train in Albany Park

A person was rescued from being pinned under a Brown Line train Wednesday night in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.

Potential TikTok ban advances
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A US House committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that could lead to a ban on TikTok.

Chicago City Council races: 14 runoffs — maybe more — likely in city's aldermanic contests

Mayor Lori Lightfoot had an undeniably bad night Tuesday, as she was unceremoniously dumped by voters. Things were only marginally better for the four City Council members Lightfoot appointed over the last year.

'Peter Pan & Wendy': Disney+ shares 1st official trailer of live-action film

The new “Peter Pan & Wendy” trailer also gives fans a first look at Jude Law as Captain Hook and “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell.

TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day

TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.

City Council poised for big changes with multiple races up for grabs

Tuesday’s election promised significant change for Chicago’s City Council, and not just because 16 members who were around four years ago resigned over the last year or opted to not run again.

CTA offers livestream of Blue Line platform conditions to help commuters plan their trips

Facing a barrage of complaints about service delays, the Chicago Transit Authority this week unveiled a live video feed showing platform conditions during rush hour at several busy Blue Line stations.

CTA introduces Blue Line platform livestreaming
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The CTA is making upgrades on the Blue Line. Commuters can now get a live look at the stations Monday through Friday from 7-10 a.m.

Young people are getting bad financial tips on TikTok
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Social media may be leading young people astray when it comes to financial literacy. CEO of Everfi Ray Martinez says some influencers are giving bad advice on money management to impressionable users.

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says "the corporate kingdom finally came to an end" as he signed a bill Monday morning ending Disney?s self-governing status.

Woman discovers boyfriend planted Apple AirTag in car to track her

A woman made a shocking discovery when she learned that someone close to her placed an Apple AirTag on her car to track her movements.

Video shows Amazon delivery driver hitting, killing dog at Maryland home

A Maryland family is mourning the loss of their pet after an Amazon delivery driver was seen hitting and killing the family dog. Amazon's initial response was offering a $5 coupon and a free wind chime.

Apple iPhone thieves using simple trick to take everything, report finds

Bad actors who spied on a victim's passcode before stealing the Apple device can easily reset settings preventing its owner from accessing it.